“We have to tell this woman’s story”: Ash Avildsen on bringing the incredible life of pro-wrestler Mildred Burke to the screen in ‘Queen of the Ring’
This love letter to a bygone era was Avildsen’s ‘Moby Dick’ for years.
Author: Michael Gordon Archives: 05/2025
The Richard Gere movie that shocked Stephen King: “I was startled”
King felt Gere deserved more acclaim for this thriller
The Marvel movie Tim Robbins wants to delete from history: “I was worried at the start”
Robbins knew this film was doomed from day one
Ben Affleck names the greatest achievement of his career: “In retrospect, my best work”
This achievement took on a life of its own
The role Eddie Murphy will always regret playing: “The movie was horrible”
The man has range, but this bizarre role was a step too far
The horror movie Johnny Depp always wanted to remake: “Now that would be cool”
Depp’s version of this grisly ’50s horror would have been very interesting
The movie John Wayne hated with a passion: “Let’s just get this piece of shit over with”
Wayne didn’t appreciate being hassled by his leading lady’s husband.
The one thing Gary Oldman will never do on a movie set: “I realise it’s just an illusion”
His instincts have always told him to avoid this potential pitfall…
The “frightening” scene that almost stopped Uma Thurman from starring in ‘Pulp Fiction’
This notorious scene freaked Thurman out
The moment Robert Redford decided to sabotage his own career: “I’m gonna make them fire me”
Redford’s gift has also always been his curse…
‘Havoc’: Is Tom Hardy’s new Netflix action movie too extreme for most mainstream audiences?
Only those with a strong stomach need apply